The paper (3-5 pages long) is due Mon., Nov. 10, in class.
As in the case of the first paper: the below topics
are suggestions. If you want to write on another topic, feel free to
do so. It might be a good idea, however, in that case, to check with
one of us first.
Most of these topics require you to contrast the
views or attitudes of different authors and/or characters. When you
contrast two or more things, you should avoid saying just ``X is
A; Y is B.'' Try to say what the difference means, why it is
surprising and/or important.
It would be best to use material from at least two
different works, including at least one by Plato. In many cases it
would be better if you use more--though not, obviously, to such an
extent that you don't have enough space to treat your individual
examples carefully. The emphasis is on Plato and Aristophanes, but you
are allowed and even encouraged to use the Iliad, as well
(and, as usual, you can even use outside sources if you think they are
relevant, although it should still be clear that the paper was written
for this course).
As before, refer to the Iliad by book and
line numbers, and to Plato by Stephanus numbers; use line numbers for
Aristophanes. In all these cases, you need give information about the
translation you used only if it's different from the one I
ordered. Once again, you need give full bibliographical references
only if you for some reason bring in an outside source.